The ICC T20 Women’s World Cup is held every two years. The last title holders were Australia who has won the World Cup five times out of seven. The next one is scheduled for 2023 and South Africa is all set to host the matches. The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed that the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 will be held at Newlands (Cape Town), Boland Park (Paarl), and St George’s Park Cricket Ground in South Africa.
“We’re thrilled to announce the three cities hosting the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup,” said tournament director Russell Adams. Ten countries will be participating in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Tournament namely – South Africa, Australia, India, England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Ireland, Pakistan, and West Indies.
Let’s explore these cricket stadiums and how they are preparing for the next World Cup tournament.
Newlands (Cape Town)
Spectator’s capacity: 25000
Cape Town’s Newlands Cricket Ground is one of three cricket grounds that will be hosting ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023. Boasting an audience capacity of 25000, it is the largest of all three South African venues that have been finalized to host the tournament in February.
Established in 1888, Newlands is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cricket stadiums across the globe. With Table Mountain and Devil’s peak giving it the ideal backdrop, this stadium has a plethora of options to offer to its visitors. This astonishing ground boasts a rich history of witnessing the best cricket players play tremendously well on the ground. The rich atmosphere of the cricket ground will steal your heart for sure.
This beautiful ground hosts plenty of domestic and international cricket matches and other events. No matter what the vent is, this stunning ground which is at the foot of the majestic Table Mountain is the perfect venue for cricket matches.
Boland Park
Spectator’s capacity: 10000
Boland Park is the second cricket stadium that will be welcoming all the teams from across the globe to play the cricket Women’s World Championship. It is a multi-purpose stadium and a region in the Western Province which is 60 km (approx) east of Cape Town. Used for playing cricket matches, it is a permanent ground for Boland cricket teams namely Cape Cobras and Paarl Rocks. Having a capacity of 10000 people, it is smaller than the Newlands stadium.
Boland means ‘land above’ or ‘top country’ in the native Afrikaans (South African language). It is overlooked by the Boland mountains and it is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mountain peaks reach 2000 meters approximately offering beautiful and serene picturesque to the visitors.
The stadium has earlier hosted plenty of one-day international matches but Zimbabwe and India in 1997. It also hosted three ODI’s during the 2003 Men’s Cricket World Cup. However, it still awaits International cricket matches.
St George’s Park Cricket Ground
Spectator’s capacity: 19000
Opened in 1882, St George’s Park Cricket Ground not only provides a first-class cricket facility but is a home for various other events as well. This ground first hosted a Test Match in 1889 (March), becoming the only ground to host a test match in South Africa at that time. It is also popular for its spectacular band that is always present at one-day internationals and test matches. Later, it was renovated in a way that it became an excellent venue to host the 2003 ICC World Cup Men’s semi-final. It hosted five games in total during that tournament. The cricket ground boasts sturdy stands and grass embankments.
Being the home ground of the eponymous cricket club, it is considered the second oldest ground present in South Africa. On this ground, South Africa played its last test match when ICC banned the team from international cricket. It wasn’t until December 1992 that the stadium actually hosted it’s first one-day international, where South Africa and India performed exceptionally well. It’s not just cricket, it’s home to rugby matches as well.
This amazing stadium hosts diverse facilities and they take care of the event being held at the ground whether it is regarding business or leisure. While catering to a range of events, the team is also efficient in delivering a vast selection of cuisines, drinks, and other required services.
Final Announcement
Chris Tetley, the ICC’s head of events, said: “I have no doubt the host venues identified across both events will provide the best platform to deliver two unforgettable World Cups and another significant milestone for women’s sport.”